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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Wasp Factory," what does Frank tape to the glass of the factory?
(a) A piece of wax.
(b) Old Saul's teeth.
(c) A picture of Eric.
(d) Some of his hair.

2. What does Frank say made Eric start drinking when he was going to college?
(a) Frank doesn't know for sure.
(b) A bad break up and experience caring for a child.
(c) Caring for a child and taking too many classes.
(d) Taking too many classes and a bad break up.

3. In "Running Dog," what does Frank use his binoculars for?
(a) To spy on Angus.
(b) To see across the ocean.
(c) To see a vacation home.
(d) To see into town.

4. What does Frank say insanity is a weak reaction to?
(a) Danger.
(b) Illness.
(c) Strife.
(d) Complications.

5. When does Frank see the police officer head to his house in "What Happened to Me"?
(a) While he is talking to his father.
(b) When he leaves the house himself.
(c) About a day after Eric set the fire.
(d) After he finds Eric sleeping.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Space Invaders," what does Frank say men should do?

2. What happened to Eric once he started drinking while going to college?

3. Where does Frank say he got the clock from for the factory?

4. What does Frank ask Eric on the phone in "The Wasp Factory"?

5. What does Frank say he is facing from Eric in "The Wasp Factory"?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Frank describe his childhood relationship with Eric?

2. After learning she is a girl, how does Frank feel about her life?

3. In "The Prodigal," why can't Frank get an answer from Angus about his study?

4. In "Space Invaders," what does Frank say about gender?

5. What does Frank do when he sees the dog on fire in "Running Dog"?

6. What does Frank look for in "Running Dog"?

7. Why did Eric's relatives hold an intervention when he was a child?

8. Why does Frank become angry with his father in "The Prodigal"?

9. What does Angus tell Frank about his gender?

10. What does Frank do after the wasp chooses fire in "The Wasp Factory"?

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